ASNT ASNT Personnel Qualification and Certification 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Per SNT-TC-1A, an NDT Level I technician is qualified to:
- Independently evaluate test results
- Perform specific calibrations and tests per written instructions (Correct answer)
- Establish techniques and interpret results
- Train and certify Level I personnel
Correct answer: Perform specific calibrations and tests per written instructions
An NDT Level I is qualified to perform specific calibrations, tests, and evaluations per written instructions under the supervision of a Level II or III.
Question 2: An NDT Level II technician is authorized to:
- Only perform tests, not interpret results
- Set up and calibrate equipment and interpret results (Correct answer)
- Certify Level I personnel independently
- Approve written NDT procedures
Correct answer: Set up and calibrate equipment and interpret results
An NDT Level II is qualified to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct tests, and interpret and evaluate results per applicable codes and standards.
Question 3: Which level of NDT certification is responsible for establishing techniques, interpreting codes, and designating specific tests?
- Level I
- Level II
- Level III (Correct answer)
- Level IV
Correct answer: Level III
The NDT Level III is responsible for establishing techniques, interpreting codes and standards, and designating the test methods and procedures to be used.
Question 4: Per ASNT SNT-TC-1A, the minimum educational requirement for initial certification at any level is:
- High school diploma or GED
- As specified in the employer's written practice (Correct answer)
- Associate's degree in engineering
- ASNT-approved NDT training program completion
Correct answer: As specified in the employer's written practice
SNT-TC-1A defers to the employer's written practice to specify educational requirements, as it is a recommended practice not a prescriptive standard.
Question 5: How often must NDT personnel certified under SNT-TC-1A have their vision examined?
- Every 6 months
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every 2 years
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Annually
SNT-TC-1A requires annual vision examinations for NDT personnel to ensure continued ability to perform visual tasks associated with NDT.
Question 6: The near-vision acuity requirement per SNT-TC-1A specifies that personnel must be able to read:
- Standard newsprint at arm's length
- Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent at 12 inches (Correct answer)
- Snellen 20/20 at 20 feet
- Times New Roman 12pt at 14 inches
Correct answer: Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent at 12 inches
SNT-TC-1A requires NDT personnel to demonstrate near-vision acuity sufficient to read Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type at a distance of not less than 12 inches.
ASNT ASNT Personnel Qualification and Certification 1
Per SNT-TC-1A, an NDT Level I technician is qualified to: